CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU08 OML

2008 Proton Savvy

Green Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,318 mi
Last recorded88,318 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 OML
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,318 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 88,316 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam pattern oncorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fog light tell tail dim

Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,009 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fog light tell tail dim

Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 44,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Reading low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,748 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 34,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 31,431 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fog lamp switch slighty faulty

Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,300 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,986 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Savvy?

Based on 46,706 MOT tests across 3,312 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
3,752
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 2,372
brake binding 1,754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,419
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,122
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 729
Full Proton Savvy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU08 OML is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 37,900 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Savvy fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 2,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU08 OML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Savvy typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU08 OML?

You can check the full history of VU08 OML by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU08 OML registered?

VU08 OML is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is VU08 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 OML shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU08 OML have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU08 OML. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.